Easels: Bringing Out the Artist in Every Student

ers are charged not only with helping students achievestudents who are younger to work on the same easel
academic goals and milestones, but also with givingas older students. It also allows for special needs
students a creative way to express themselves. Artstudents who may need to sit or may be in a
brings out the best in students and allows teachers towheelchair to be able to work at an easel. The 3 Way
see the talents and personality of each student.Adjustable Easel adjusts from 36” to over
Because of this, teachers love having easels in the46” to accommodate any size student.
classroom.Adjustable easels are a great money saving option for
Easels Make Great Art Centersschools where many students will share the same
Having an art center is an important aspect of aeasels.
classroom. Students can express themselves in aEasels Allows for Many Different Types of Activities
way that is all their own. Along with easels, art centersEasels are not just for painting. Though painting is an
can include paper, paints, paintbrushes, crayons,option, easels are very versatile when it comes to the
makers, or colored pencils. Teachers can assign an arttype of art work and activities that can be done. Many
project to reinforce a lesson or theme. Or a teachereasels come equipped with space for multiple tasks.
can assign “free” drawing time. When aFor example, the KidKraft Deluxe Wood Easel comes
student is finished the teacher can discuss the drawingwith a paper dispenser for painting or drawing, a
with them or allow them to present it to the class.whiteboard, and a chalkboard. These types of easels
Easels are a fun way for students to take pride in theirgive students a way to express their inner artist in
work.different ways.
Easels Work In Any Size ClassroomSome easels such as the 4 in 1 Table Top Easel
Many people think of an easel in the traditional way: aprovides a magnetic whiteboard which allows students
one sided work surface that displays artwork. Well,to play with magnetic letters, magnetic word strips, or
easels have come a long way. Easels come in manymagnetic numbers to help reinforce lessons. This is a
different sizes and allow single or multiple students togreat way for students who need a little extra
work. Easels such as the 2 Station Child’spractice to be able to practice in a different way.
Easel allows two students to work at once. The 4Classroom art areas are always one of the most
Station Space Saver Easel allows four students topopular spots in a room. Students love and need the
work at once. Both have plenty of storage space foropportunity to express themselves in a creative, artistic
each student’s supplies.way. Easels are an ideal way to bring out the artist in
Easels Work for Any Size Studentevery student.
Many of the best easels are adjustable. This allows